Proverbs 16:25-Proverbs 17:6 - Words Of Advice To A Wise Son
25 There is a way that enticeth a man, but, at the latter end thereof, are the ways of death.
26 The appetite of the toiler, hath toiled for him, for his mouth, hath urged him on.
27 An abandoned man, diggeth up mischief, - and, upon his lips, as it were a fire is scorching.
28 A perverse man, sendeth forth strife, and, a tattler, separateth intimate friends.
29 A ruthless man, enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him in a way, not good.
30 Closing his eyes, to devise perverse things, biting his lips, he hath plotted mischief.
31 A crown of adorning, is a hoary head, in the way of righteousness, it should be found.
32 Better he that is slow to anger, than a hero, and he that ruleth his spirit, than he that captureth a city.
33 Into the lap, is cast the lot, but, from Yahweh, is its every decision.
1 Better a dry morsel, and peace therewith, than a house full of contentious sacrifices.
2 A prudent servant, shall rule over a son who causeth shame, and, in the midst of brothers, shall he share the inheritance.
3 Fining-pot for silver, crucible for gold, but, he that trieth hearts, is Yahweh.
4 Discord, giveth heed to the aggrieving lip, - Falsehood, giveth ear to the destroying tongue.
5 He that mocketh the poor, hath reproached his Maker, He that maketh merry at distress, shall not be held innocent.
6 The crown of old men, consists of children's children, and the adornment of children, is their fathers.